Everything Seinfeld Taught Us About the Holiday Season

For a show that was famously about nothing, Seinfeld offered its fair share of life lessons on everything from family to fashion.

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For a show that was famously about nothing, Seinfeld offered its fair share of life lessons on everything from family to fashion. And when it comes to the holidays, Jerry, George, Elaine, Kramer, and the rest of the gang could teach us all a thing or two about how to make the most of the season (or how to ruin it).

If you don’t like the traditional holidays, make up your own.

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Cash is not a gift.

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Mental notes will serve you well.

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Gifts are great, but the card sets the stage.

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Yeats has got a quote for everything.

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Re-gifting is the lowest form of generosity.

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But if you insist on re-gifting, it’s best to keep a list of who the gift originally came from.

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If a gift seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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Cashmere is always appreciated.

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Mohair makes a terrible gift.

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For gift givers on a budget, there’s always the Urban Sombrero.

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Always enlist the help of a professional photographer for your Christmas card photo.

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Volunteer work makes everyone feel better.

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Never dance at an office holiday party.

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Charitable donations are a way to both give a gift and give back.

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Always keep a tight grip on your cocktail at a party.

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There’s always seasonal work to be found during the holiday season.

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Never get married during the holiday season.

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Always make a note of where you parked your car.

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Never arrive to a party empty-handed.

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Double dipping is never okay.

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Just because you arrive to a party in a fur coat doesn’t mean that you’ll leave with one.

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If you’re not in the market for a New Year’s Eve date, have a fake number ready to go.

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Always plan your New Year’s Eve party well in advance.

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When all else fails, repeat these two words: Serenity now!

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